Bioethics on Air

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Bioethics on Air

Host Jozef Zalot interviews prominent ethicists and medical professionals on the big issues facing health care today. "Ethics on Air" is a production of the National Catholic Bioethics Center. The views expressed in "Ethics on Air" do not necessarily represent those of the Editorial Board or the ethicists or staff of the National Catholic Bioethics Center. for more information on Catholic bioethics visit https://www.ncbcenter.org/.

  1. NOV 20

    Ep. 126: Reality and Risks of Uterine Transplant – Part One

    Andrew Kubick, author of Transplanting the Womb: A Catholic Bioethical Analysis, joins Joe Zalot to discuss the realities of uterine transplants. In part one of the interview, Andrew speaks to his work at the Religious Freedom Institute, tells why he wrote the book, and explains the process of uterine transplantation focusing on its medical and ethical implications. Resources 1. Andrew Kubick bio – https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/andrewkubick Religious Freedom Institute – https://religiousfreedominstitute.org/ 2. Transplanting the Womb: A Catholic Bioethical Analysis – https://www.ncbcenter.org/store/transplanting-the-womb-a-catholic-bioethical-analysis 3. “Are Womb Transplants Immoral?” Fr. Tad Pacholczyk – https://www.ncbcenter.org/making-sense-of-bioethics-cms/114-are-womb-transplants-immoral 4. “The Ethics of Uterine Transplantation,” Sr. Renee Mirkes – https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1179/002436308803889602 5. NCBC Certification Program – https://www.ncbcenter.org/certification-program If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider making a donation to the NCBC at https://www.ncbcenter.org/donate

    46 min

  2. NOV 20

    Ep. 127: Reality and Risks of Uterine Transplant – Part Two

    Andrew Kubick, author of Transplanting the Womb: A Catholic Bioethical Analysis, joins Joe Zalot to discuss the realities of uterine transplants. In part two of the interview, Andrew addresses the implications of uterine transplants for childbearing, organ donation, and so-called gender transitioning. Resources 1. Andrew Kubick bio – https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/andrewkubick 2. Religious Freedom Institute – https://religiousfreedominstitute.org/ 3. Transplanting the Womb: A Catholic Bioethical Analysis – https://www.ncbcenter.org/store/transplanting-the-womb-a-catholic-bioethical-analysis Book launch at Catholic Information Center, Washington DC – https://cicdc.org/event/kubick/ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider making a donation to the NCBC at https://www.ncbcenter.org/donate

    53 min

  3. NOV 13

    Ep. 125: Combatting Euthanasia in Canada – Part Two

    Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC), joins Joe Zalot to discuss euthanasia in Canada. In part two of his interview, Alex discusses conscience protection (or lack thereof) for health care professionals and institutions in Canada. He then explains how eligibility for euthanasia and assisted suicide has expanded in Canada and, drawing upon real stories, warns what happens when a society legalizes direct killing. Resources 1. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition – https://epcc.ca/ 2. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition USA – https://epc-usa.org/ 3. Fourth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, 2022 - https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2022.html If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider making a donation to the NCBC at https://www.ncbcenter.org/donate

    41 min

  4. NOV 6

    Ep. 124: Combatting Euthanasia in Canada – Part One

    Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC), joins Joe Zalot to discuss euthanasia in Canada. In the first of two interviews, Alex addresses the process of how euthanasia was legalized in Canada, the arguments proponents use to justify it, and how the practice has become entrenched in Canadian culture. Resources: 1. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition – https://epcc.ca/ 2. Euthanasia Prevention Coalition USA – https://epc-usa.org/ 3. Alex Schadenberg blog – https://alexschadenberg.blogspot.com/ 4. Fourth Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, 2022 - https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2022.html If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider making a donation to the NCBC at https://www.ncbcenter.org/donate

    48 min

  5. OCT 14

    Ep. 123: Introducing the Catholic Pharmacy Association

    Pharmacists Angela Baalmann and Nicole Allcock join Joe Zalot to discuss the newly formed Catholic Pharmacy Association. They address why the association was formed, its mission and vision, and the support it offers for pharmacists who seek to practice in accord with their faith. Resources 1. Catholic Pharmacy Association – https://www.catholicpharmacy.org/ 2. Angela Baalman info - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelabaalmann/ 3. Nicole Allcock info – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-allcock-pharm-d-m-s-bioethics-fashp-7616215/ 4. Bioethics on Air episode 101: “Faith in the Pharmacy” (October 2022) – https://www.ncbcenter.org/bioethics-on-air-podcast-cms/bioethics-on-air-episode-101-faith-in-the-pharmacy

    48 min

  6. MAY 15

    Ep. 122: Public Policy Challenges and Catholic Health Care – Part Two

    Dr. Tim Millea, an orthopedic surgeon (retired) and Chair of the Catholic Medical Association’s (CMA) Health Care Policy subcommittee, joins Joe Zalot to discuss important ethical challenges facing Catholic health care in the United States, and the work of the CMA in addressing them. In part two of the interview, Tim addresses chemical abortion, transgenderism, brain death, assisted suicide, and the need for conscience and religious liberty protections for health care professionals. Resources 1. Catholic Medical Association – https://www.cathmed.org/ 2. Bioethics on Air, episode 112: “Chemical Abortion and the Courts” (May 12, 2023) – https://www.ncbcenter.org/bioethics-on-air-podcast-cms/bioethics-on-air-episode-112-chemical-abortion-and-the-courts 3. “The WPATH Files” – https://environmentalprogress.org/big-news/wpath-files 4. The Cass Report: “Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People” – https://cass.independent-review.uk/home/publications/final-report/ 5. NCBC, “Integrity in the Determination of Brain Death: Recent Challenges and Next Steps” – https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e3ada1a6a2e8d6a131d1dcd/t/661802bbc44c0135b4f86639/1712849595809/Integity+in+the+Determination+of+Brain+Death.pdf 6. “Rethinking Brain Death: Why Dead Enough is Not Good Enough” – https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207407 If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider making a donation to the NCBC at https://www.ncbcenter.org/donate

    1h 5m

  7. MAY 7

    Ep. 121: Public Policy Challenges and Catholic Health Care – Part One

    Dr. Tim Millea, an orthopedic surgeon (retired) and Chair of the Catholic Medical Association’s (CMA) Health Care Policy subcommittee, joins Joe Zalot to discuss important ethical challenges facing Catholic health care in the United States, and the work of the CMA in addressing them. In part one of this interview, Tim discusses his work in health care policy and addresses issues concerning abortion, the Democrat party’s “all in” on it, and in-vitro fertilization or IVF. Resources 1. Catholic Medical Association – https://www.cathmed.org/ 2. Human Life Action – National Committee for a Human Life Amendment: State Updates at https://www.humanlifeaction.org/state-updates/ 3. American United for Life – State Spotlight at https://aul.org/law-and-policy/state-spotlight/ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider making a donation to the NCBC at https://www.ncbcenter.org/donate

    45 min

  8. JAN 10

    Ep. 120: Dead Enough is Good Enough: Update on Brain Death and NRP

    Neurologist Christopher DeCock, MD, rejoins Joe Zalot to discuss the latest news on brain death. They discuss (a) the impact of the Uniform Law Commission placing on hold revision of the Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA), (b) the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) new and problematic guidelines for determining brain death, and (c) informed consent concerns arising with normothermic regional perfusion (NRP). Resources 1. Dr. Christopher DeCock info - https://www.essentiahealth.org/find-doctor-provider/profile/christopher-decock/ 2. Bioethics on Air #109 - https://www.ncbcenter.org/bioethics-on-air-podcast-cms/bioethics-on-air-episode-109-redefining-death-by-revising-the-udda 3. Bioethics on Air #119 - https://www.ncbcenter.org/bioethics-on-air-podcast-cms/bioethics-on-air-episode-119-update-on-udda-revisions-and-concerns-with-normothermic-regional-perfusion 4. Uniform Determination of Death Act – https://lchc.ucsd.edu/cogn_150/Readings/death_act.pdf 5. AAN 2023 DNC Practice Guidelines - https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740

    1h 14m
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Host Jozef Zalot interviews prominent ethicists and medical professionals on the big issues facing health care today. "Ethics on Air" is a production of the National Catholic Bioethics Center. The views expressed in "Ethics on Air" do not necessarily represent those of the Editorial Board or the ethicists or staff of the National Catholic Bioethics Center. for more information on Catholic bioethics visit https://www.ncbcenter.org/.

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